glide

Example Sentences

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Senatorial courtesy seemed as though it would glide Mullin along expeditiously.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

How does one glide through the chaos and the camera flashes of Oscar season with poise and perfection?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Thirty-six dancers with raised arms glide slowly forward as they encircle their prey, a lone figure on a red table in a climactic scene from Ravel's "Bolero" choreographed by Maurice Bejart.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

It is water-repellent and was originally used on sailboats, external to make them glide better before being introduced to skiing in the 1980s.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

I glide beneath the trees, transform into wind.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen